Job SummaryAll successful candidates will be expected to submit documentation for the GMC Portfolio Pathway within 18 months of their start date.
This post is for a Locum Obstetrician and Gynaecologist consultant for one year. The role will also have extensive responsibilities in obstetrics, acute and general gynaecology. This post is to complement six consultants at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven and seven consultants at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle and will involve working at both sites, with the primary base being at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. The consultant may have to undertake some clinical duties at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven.
The successful candidate will provide general obstetric and acute gynaecology services, including on call, labour ward leadership and obstetric risk management. The successful candidate will be expected to have broad experience in obstetrics and labour ward management. SPA time will be used for clinical management duties, clinical audit, research, clinical governance, teaching, training, and reflective practice.
About UsAt NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
DetailsDate posted: 03 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 262-A-26-8098562
Job locations: West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven, CA28 8JG, United Kingdom
Person SpecificationEducation & QualificationsEssential- Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
- Membership of the Royal College of Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
- Entry into the specialist register
Desirable- Other relevant medical and non medical training/degree
- Other relevant postgraduate qualifications e.g. Master's degree, diplomas.
- Management training
- Instructor status in either APLS/ALS
Experience and KnowledgeEssential- High Level of clinical experience and competence in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Operative Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Ability to perform major gynaecological procedures such as abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy
- Excellent communication skills with patient, colleagues, managers and other staff
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- A special interest to complement that of the existing postholders in particular obstetrics and labour ward management
- Experience in Postnatal Pelvic Health Management
- Knowledge in advanced Antenatal care
- Maternal Medicine
- Experience in Uro-dynamics & OPH
Desirable- Experience in outpatient hysteroscopy
- Accreditation e.g. in ultrasound scanning and training
- Membership of relevant learned societies.
- Evidence of involvement in risk management processes, protocol development
- Intermediate level in Obstetric Ultrasound scanning
- Proven track record in undertaking research projects
- Formal training in medical education.
- Experience in district general hospital practice at both trainee and consultant or SAS level
- Hold an ATSM or equivalent experience
Management and AdministrativeEssential- Ability to advice on efficient and smooth running of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Service
- Ability to organise and manage own workload efficiently
Communication Skills and AbilitiesEssential- Empathetic and Sensitive approach to patient needs
- Approachable and effective multi disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills
- Team Loyalty
- Positive Approach to lesson learnt
- confident approach without being arrogant
- IT skills
Desirable- Presentation skills - presentations of audit and research papers
Continued Professional Personal DevelopmentEssential- Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning
- Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance
- participation in appropriate peer review processes
Desirable- Continued Professional / Personal Development
TeachingEssential- Commitment to continuing medical education, appraisal and clinical governance
Desirable- Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff.
- Recognised educational supervisor
Research, Audit and Clinical GovernanceEssential- Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit.
- Experience of research and Clinical Governance.
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
Desirable- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Personal AttributesEssential- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Participation in on call and emergency cover
- Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post
Benefits- 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
- Flexible working Scheme
- NHS Discounts
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Excellent opportunities for development
- Competitive NHS Pension scheme
- Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
Important InformationPlease ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Disclosure and Barring ServiceThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
